Stigma surrounding female sexuality has created a significant pleasure gap and inequality in intimate spaces. Female pleasure remains a taboo topic, hindering progress towards a sex-positive

Stigma surrounding female sexuality has created a significant pleasure gap and inequality in intimate spaces. Female pleasure remains a taboo topic, hindering progress towards a sex-positive future.

Billie Quinlan, co-founder and CEO of Leika—a platform dedicated to improving women's sexual well-being—addresses this issue. In her TEDx talk, she challenges the status quo, asking uncomfortable questions to confront societal norms around sexuality.

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Yvette Williams MBE of Justice4Grenfell recounts her powerful experience witnessing the Grenfell Tower fire, which propelled her from behind-the-scenes work to becoming a vocal community activist.

Yvette Williams MBE of Justice4Grenfell recounts her powerful experience witnessing the Grenfell Tower fire, which propelled her from behind-the-scenes work to becoming a vocal community activist. She is interviewed by Ben Bailey Smith, also known as Doc Brown.

A North Kensington resident for over 30 years, Yvette boasts extensive community involvement. She has served as a trustee for the Tabernacle Community Centre and Pepper Pot Club, worked with the Mangrove Community Association, and co-founded Operation Black Vote. Her background spans education, criminal justice, and campaigns for Stephen Lawrence and Frank Critchlow.

This inspiring talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Discover more at ted.com/tedx.

We often fear sharing what we value. In his TEDx talk, Avinash, a rising senior at the International School Nido de Aguilas, addresses this fear by proposing shared economies as a powerful

We often fear sharing what we value. In his TEDx talk, Avinash, a rising senior at the International School Nido de Aguilas, addresses this fear by proposing shared economies as a powerful solution.

Drawing from his experience developing a carpooling app for Chile, Avinash demonstrates how shared economies can facilitate community interaction and overcome societal hesitations. He highlights their crucial role in fostering connection and efficiency within communities.

This insightful talk, delivered at an independently organized TEDx event, explores the transformative potential of shared economic models. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

James founded "Phone credit for refugees and displaced people" after an eye-opening trip to Calais. What began as a Facebook group evolved into an organization providing vital phone credit to

James founded "Phone credit for refugees and displaced people" after an eye-opening trip to Calais. What began as a Facebook group evolved into an organization providing vital phone credit to displaced adults and children worldwide. This initiative offers the gift of communication to those separated from family and friends, far from home, and in uncertain circumstances.

The organization has supplied over £700,000 worth of phone credit, enabling people to contact loved ones, stay updated with news, and summon emergency, life-saving assistance. With over 70,000 Facebook followers, their impact is significant. James's talk explores the boundaries of compassion and responsibility, defining community, and how he found a creative solution.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Researcher/Programmer Michalis Vitos and UCL's ExCiteS team developed an app for indigenous Congolese communities to map vital resources and track corporate trespasses. This user-centered

Researcher/Programmer Michalis Vitos and UCL's ExCiteS team developed an app for indigenous Congolese communities to map vital resources and track corporate trespasses. This user-centered technology proved invaluable for protecting both the environment and the planet's most isolated populations.

As a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant, Vitos has spent five years creating innovative mobile tools for semi-nomadic and non-literate communities in the Congolese rainforest. His research interests include Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Participatory GIS, and Citizen Science. This project was featured in a TEDx talk. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Eliza VanCort addresses the new feminist revolution, detailing how every person can contribute. Her talk shares communication behaviors that empower women and outlines ways for men to participate

Eliza VanCort addresses the new feminist revolution, detailing how every person can contribute. Her talk shares communication behaviors that empower women and outlines ways for men to participate in this movement.

As CEO and Founder of VanCort Consulting, Eliza helps clients refine essential communication skills for the modern world. She travels nationally, teaching these skills and assisting professionals in achieving their goals, artfully combining her communication expertise, academic interests, and love of people.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community program. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Céline Bardet, an international lawyer and criminal investigator, has spent over 15 years addressing war crimes, particularly sexual violence in conflict. Recognizing justice limitations, she

Céline Bardet, an international lawyer and criminal investigator, has spent over 15 years addressing war crimes, particularly sexual violence in conflict. Recognizing justice limitations, she founded "We are NOT Weapons of War" (WWoW) in 2014.

WWoW's "Back Up" app uses technology to accelerate justice. This encrypted tool enables survivors to securely transfer evidence to investigators and access vital services. Utilizing AI and blockchain for authentication, the app improves impact and accountability for victims.

Céline is also launching #DisruptJustice, a think tank focused on leveraging innovation to create more effective and fair international justice systems. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

“Imagine your citizenship, home, and savings gone, forcing you to leave. Where would you go?” This powerful question introduces Ema Pasic Reid’s experience as a survivor and refugee of the

“Imagine your citizenship, home, and savings gone, forcing you to leave. Where would you go?” This powerful question introduces Ema Pasic Reid’s experience as a survivor and refugee of the Bosnian War, which erupted in the early 1990s.

Ema, a Marketing Manager at New Balance (North America), previously worked as an Account Director at Brand Networks, a social media technology startup. Born in Sarajevo, Bosnia, and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, she earned a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from Tuck's School of Business.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Globally, male leaders outnumber female leaders four to one, despite women comprising half the population. Leveraging data can identify pathways and drive systemic change to increase women's

Globally, male leaders outnumber female leaders four to one, despite women comprising half the population. Leveraging data can identify pathways and drive systemic change to increase women's representation in leadership roles.

Gwen Young, an international development specialist and attorney, has dedicated her career to humanitarian relief, human rights, and women's empowerment. She has developed guidelines for gender-based violence and trained women in advocacy and economic empowerment globally, often in conflict zones.

As Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Women’s Leadership Initiative, Gwen aims for 50% women in public-service leadership worldwide by 2050. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Jewel Rodgers, a North Omaha native and civic activist in Lincoln, Nebraska, challenges the idea that circumstances are ambiguous. As a scholar, speaker, designer, and urban strategist, she

Jewel Rodgers, a North Omaha native and civic activist in Lincoln, Nebraska, challenges the idea that circumstances are ambiguous. As a scholar, speaker, designer, and urban strategist, she utilizes collective economics to empower individuals in defining their own reality. Through research, civic engagement, and design theories, she humanizes collaboration to address widespread economic problems.

Her TEDx talk, "Movement," explores the constant epiphanies gained through learning, likening them to a change in position. These lessons, products of our movement, shape our present state. Rodgers prompts us to consider if we are truly moving forward. Learn more about TEDx events at https://www.ted.com/tedx.